Patents by Inventor Michael Ballestero

Michael Ballestero has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240017116
    Abstract: A collapsible, user-friendly weighted hip thrust exercise apparatus. A base frame encloses an exercise space, with an upper body support attached to one end of the frame. The frame may be adjustable in length and/or width in order to accommodate different users. The upper body support may be configured to provide an elevated back rest for the user. The upper body support height may be adjustable to accommodate different users. A user may sit down in the exercise space enclosed by the frame with the user's upper-back and arms resting on top of the upper body support, placing his or her feet on top of the frame on the other width side. The apparatus may further feature a central resistance band positioned at the user's hip line, coupled to side handles or multiple attachment points, and detent pins to removably lock the apparatus in place for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventor: Michael BALLESTERO
  • Patent number: 11794058
    Abstract: Embodiments of a collapsible, user-friendly weighted hip thrust exercise apparatus are provided. The apparatus may include a base frame enclosing an exercise space, with an upper body support attached to one end of the frame. The frame may be adjustable in length and/or width in order to accommodate different users. The upper body support provides an elevated back rest for the user, and may be adjustable in height. A user may sit down in the exercise space enclosed by the frame with the user's upper-back and arms resting on top of the upper body support, placing his or her feet on top of the frame on the other width side. The apparatus may further feature a central resistance band positioned at the user's hip line, coupled to side handles or multiple attachment points, and detent pins to removably lock the apparatus in place for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: BOOTYSPROUT VENTURES, LLC
    Inventor: Michael Ballestero
  • Publication number: 20220032108
    Abstract: In various exemplary scenarios, some embodiments of the present invention provide a collapsible, user-friendly weighted hip thrust exercise apparatus. Various embodiments of the present invention may consist of a base frame enclosing an exercise space, with an upper body support attached to one end of the frame. The frame may be adjustable in length and/or width in order to accommodate different users. The upper body support may be configured to provide an elevated back rest for the user. In an illustrative example, the upper body support height may be adjustable to accommodate different users. In an exemplary scenario illustrative of various embodiments' usage, a user may sit down in the exercise space enclosed by the frame with the user's upper-back and arms resting on top of the upper body support, placing his or her feet on top of the frame on the other width side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventor: Michael Ballestero
  • Patent number: 11135464
    Abstract: The present invention provides a collapsible, user-friendly weighted hip thrust exercise apparatus. The apparatus may consist of a base frame enclosing an exercise space, with an upper body support attached to one end of the frame. The frame may be adjustable in length and/or width to accommodate different users. The upper body support may be configured to provide an elevated back rest for the user. The upper body support height may be adjustable to accommodate different users. A user may sit down in the exercise space enclosed by the frame with the user's upper-back and arms resting on top of the upper body support, placing his or her feet on top of the frame. The apparatus may further feature a central resistance band positioned at the user's hip line, coupled to side handles or multiple attachment points, and detent pins to removably lock the apparatus in place for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: BootySprout, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Ballestero
  • Publication number: 20190111302
    Abstract: In various exemplary scenarios, some embodiments of the present invention provide a collapsible, user-friendly weighted hip thrust exercise apparatus. Various embodiments of the present invention may consist of a base frame enclosing an exercise space, with an upper body support attached to one end of the frame. The frame may be adjustable in length and/or width in order to accommodate different users. The upper body support may be configured to provide an elevated back rest for the user. In an illustrative example, the upper body support height may be adjustable to accommodate different users. In an exemplary scenario illustrative of various embodiments' usage, a user may sit down in the exercise space enclosed by the frame with the user's upper-back and arms resting on top of the upper body support, placing his or her feet on top of the frame on the other width side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventor: Michael Ballestero
  • Patent number: D979672
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: BootySprout, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Ballestero
  • Patent number: D1010032
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: BOOTYSPROUT, INC
    Inventor: Michael Ballestero